“Seek medical attention?”
My daughter just banged her forehead against the corner of her nightstand, it happened a few hours ago. She has a bleeding gash right near her eyebrow. When it happened she said it felt like she was about to pass out from the pain and felt lightheaded. I applied a wet towel to stop the bleeding and applied ointment and also a bandage on the gash. It has been a few hours and she says the gash is throbbing and really sore, it also hurts every time she looks to the side. Should she seek medical attention?
Female | 15 years old
Complaint duration: a few hours
3 Answers
Yes, she should seek medical attention right away.
Joshua Fenton MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Joshua Fenton MD, FACEP, FAAEM
YES. BETTER TO CHECK IT OUT AND IT BE NOTHING, THAN A CONTUSION. BESIDES, THE OPEN GASH MIGHT NEED ATTENTION TO MAKE SURE SHE DOESN'T DEVELOP A SCAR.
DR. F.
DR. F.
Yes
